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Add 81/35 and 45/9

1^st number: 2 11/35, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

81/35 + 45/9 is 256/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   81/35 = 81 × 9/35 × 9 = 729/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   45/9 = 45 × 35/9 × 35 = 1575/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   729/315 + 1575/315 = 729 + 1575/315 = 2304/315
5. 2304/315 simplified gives 256/35
6. So, 81/35 + 45/9 = 256/35
   In mixed form: 711/35

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